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USMNT Star Suffers World Cup Blow

7 Apr

Summary

Striker Patrick Agyemang sustained a worrying injury on Monday.
He fears an Achilles tendon injury, potentially ending World Cup hopes.
Coach Pochettino faces tough decisions for the 26-man roster.

USMNT forward Patrick Agyemang's World Cup dreams are in jeopardy after he sustained a concerning injury during a match for Derby County on Monday. The 25-year-old landed awkwardly and was stretchered off, with fears of an Achilles tendon injury.

This potential blow comes as coach Mauricio Pochettino finalizes his 26-man roster. Agyemang had been a strong contender, having scored six goals in 14 appearances for the national team.

Pochettino faces difficult choices, noting that selecting the final squad from a large pool of hopefuls will be painful. The team's recent performances, including losses to Belgium and Portugal, add to the pressure of final preparations for their World Cup opener against Paraguay on June 12.

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